Frank's Diner has been an Ann Arbor staple since 1969 and has seen its share of employees who keep the restaurant running.

For anyone who has eaten at the small diner at 334 Maynard St. in the last nearly six years, one face is familiar.

Jim McCarthy, 65, the diner's head cook, began working at Frank's in 2012. He's part of the daily experience there now.

"I enjoy the customers, our regular customers who come in. We got people who come in, know them by name, know their order," said McCarthy.

McCarthy arrives around 6 a.m. to prepare for that day. He turns the lights on, places the flags outside, preps the kitchen and welcomes every patron who arrives.

"I love the place," he said. "I worry about it like it was my own. I don't know what else to tell you - I enjoy being here."

Created by Matt Weigand for The Ann Arbor News

Created by Matt Weigand for The Beaver County Times

The Ann Arbor art fairs are the centerpiece of summer in the city. With over 1,000 artists spread throughout four different fairs, thousands of art enthusiasts flocked downtown to enjoy the exceptional and one-of-a-kind art.

Created by Matt Weigand for The Ann Arbor News

Hundreds gathered at Ingalls Mall on Saturday, June 24 for one of many nights of Top of the Park, part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. The evening featured Latin jazz music from Tumbo Bravo, comedy from Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood and Salsa dance lessons.

Created by Matt Weigand for The Ann Arbor News

MOD Pizza, a place that prides itself on providing a special experience to customers and MOD squares alike. We asked the downtown Spokane team What MOD means to them. MOD Pizza: Made On Demand. Made for people, by people... #expressyourmod

Created by Matt Weigand for Marketing 490 at Gonzaga University

The young men and women of South by NorthWest Young Life took to the town for their annual mobile dance party and danced like everyone was watching.

Created by Matt Weigand for South by NorthWest Young Life

On July 11, 2015, Andrew Herzog and Emma Irwin became Andrew and Emma Irwin-Herzog. The two tied the knot at the quaint Captain Whidbey Inn on Whidbey Island, in the Puget Sound. Congratulations to the two of you, and good luck in al of your future adventures.

Created by Matt Weigand

Every week, South by Northwest Young Life sends 75 volunteer leaders to spend over 10 hours each in the lives of teenagers. The importance and significance of sending college students to be anchors for teenagers is increasingly abundant and meaningful. However, we can't do it alone. We need your help, because together, we can make a lasting difference in these teenagers lives.